WINTER HAVEN - Clifford A. Heath, 87, of Lake Alfred, Fl, died Saturday, April 28, 2007 at Winter Haven Hospital due to heart failure.

Born December 30, 1919 to John and Dora Heath in Albertville, AL, he moved to the area in 1949. Mr. Heath was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lake Alfred, a retired carpenter and was a veteran of the US Army having served during WWII.

His survivors include: his wife of 61 years, Vestell Heath; a son Roger L. Heath of Atlanta, GA; four daughters, Betty H. Edwards of Wahneta, FL, Dolores Ann Williams of Lakeland, FL, Sheilan Runnels of Lake Alfred, FL and Eleana Reimer of Lake Alfred, FL; 18 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.

The family will receive friends from 10:00am till 11:00am Thursday, May 1, 2007 at the First Baptist Church of Lake Alfred. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00am Rocky Branch officiating. Interment will follow at Auburndale Memorial Park.

The family has asked that memorials be made to First Baptist Church of Lake Alfred, Building Fund, 280 East Pierce Street, Lake Alfred, FL 33850. Condolences via www.oakridgefuneralcare.com